Entry Level Quality Control Lead Jobs
New grad quality control lead jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on coursework can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Construction & Real Estate, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Jobot, Cardinal Health, and Ames Construction hiring at this level now.
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On-site | Second shift, 3: 00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Tuesday–Saturday
At RHI Magnesita, quality starts on the plant floor. As a Quality Control Technician, you’ll test materials and finished products, monitor production processes, and help the team identify and resolve quality concerns. Your work will help ensure products meet established specifications before they reach our customers.
You’ll receive training on testing equipment and be expected to demonstrate competency in its use, along with the mathematical calculations and basic statistics needed for quality testing.
Test and verify product quality
- Perform quality control tests on incoming packaging materials, raw materials, and in-process and finished products across producing plants.
- Evaluate results against established specifications, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Complete plant certificates of analysis and help ensure products meet requirements before release.
- Cut and grind finished-product samples into approximately 1-inch cubes when testing requires it.
Monitor, investigate, and improve
- Audit producing plants to identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and production.
- Report and troubleshoot process deviations and defects in finished goods.
- Help resolve quality concerns and reinforce quality practices with production teams.
- Investigate customer complaints, support corrective actions, and follow issues through closure.
- Implement and monitor quality measurement methods.
Maintain accurate systems and a safe workplace
- Maintain formulation and specification databases, quality records, and reports.
- Ensure plant testing equipment is calibrated by its due date.
- Follow plant and global work instructions and keep the work area clean, orderly, and safe.
- Report near misses, damage, and injuries immediately, and model safe work practices.
What You Bring
You’re organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable working independently during an overnight shift. You communicate clearly with production teams, approach problems calmly, and look for ways to improve processes.
Required Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience as a Quality Control Technician in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with SAP or a similar system and Microsoft Excel for data entry, reporting, and analysis.
- Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to interact professionally with staff, partners, and the public.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Health, Safety & Work Environment
This is an on-site manufacturing role. Testing may require lifting finished product weighing up to 55 pounds and using fine motor skills to cut and grind samples. You’ll follow all safety procedures and plant work instructions. RHI Magnesita provides an annual voucher for required boots and personal protective equipment.
Who We Are
RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes in a wide range of industries. Serving customers around the world, RHI Magnesita has more than 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites, including raw material sites, 12 recycling facilities, and more than 70 sales offices.
Our North American team helps build refractory products that solve some of the most demanding manufacturing challenges. From advanced lithium-ion batteries and specialized glass to the steel and cement that build the world around us, our high-performance bricks and linings make it possible to melt, bend, shape, and refine materials at extreme temperatures.
With a vertically integrated value chain, RHI Magnesita has helped forge the materials that build industries and economies for almost 200 years.
Come get fired up with our North American team!
Ready to Apply?
If you're a hands-on continuous improvement professional who enjoys supporting teams, solving problems, and helping turn Lean principles into sustainable results, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help strengthen 6S excellence across our York operations.
On-site | Second shift, 3: 00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Tuesday–Saturday
At RHI Magnesita, quality starts on the plant floor. As a Quality Control Technician, you’ll test materials and finished products, monitor production processes, and help the team identify and resolve quality concerns. Your work will help ensure products meet established specifications before they reach our customers.
You’ll receive training on testing equipment and be expected to demonstrate competency in its use, along with the mathematical calculations and basic statistics needed for quality testing.
Test and verify product quality
- Perform quality control tests on incoming packaging materials, raw materials, and in-process and finished products across producing plants.
- Evaluate results against established specifications, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Complete plant certificates of analysis and help ensure products meet requirements before release.
- Cut and grind finished-product samples into approximately 1-inch cubes when testing requires it.
Monitor, investigate, and improve
- Audit producing plants to identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and production.
- Report and troubleshoot process deviations and defects in finished goods.
- Help resolve quality concerns and reinforce quality practices with production teams.
- Investigate customer complaints, support corrective actions, and follow issues through closure.
- Implement and monitor quality measurement methods.
Maintain accurate systems and a safe workplace
- Maintain formulation and specification databases, quality records, and reports.
- Ensure plant testing equipment is calibrated by its due date.
- Follow plant and global work instructions and keep the work area clean, orderly, and safe.
- Report near misses, damage, and injuries immediately, and model safe work practices.
What You Bring
You’re organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable working independently during an overnight shift. You communicate clearly with production teams, approach problems calmly, and look for ways to improve processes.
Required Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience as a Quality Control Technician in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with SAP or a similar system and Microsoft Excel for data entry, reporting, and analysis.
- Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to interact professionally with staff, partners, and the public.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Health, Safety & Work Environment
This is an on-site manufacturing role. Testing may require lifting finished product weighing up to 55 pounds and using fine motor skills to cut and grind samples. You’ll follow all safety procedures and plant work instructions. RHI Magnesita provides an annual voucher for required boots and personal protective equipment.
Who We Are
RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes in a wide range of industries. Serving customers around the world, RHI Magnesita has more than 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites, including raw material sites, 12 recycling facilities, and more than 70 sales offices.
Our North American team helps build refractory products that solve some of the most demanding manufacturing challenges. From advanced lithium-ion batteries and specialized glass to the steel and cement that build the world around us, our high-performance bricks and linings make it possible to melt, bend, shape, and refine materials at extreme temperatures.
With a vertically integrated value chain, RHI Magnesita has helped forge the materials that build industries and economies for almost 200 years.
Come get fired up with our North American team!
Ready to Apply?
If you're a hands-on continuous improvement professional who enjoys supporting teams, solving problems, and helping turn Lean principles into sustainable results, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help strengthen 6S excellence across our York operations.
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Entry Level Quality Control Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level quality control lead job?
Focus on any hands-on experience with inspection, testing, or process documentation, even from coursework, lab work, or a junior internship. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand quality standards like ISO or GMP basics, can follow documented procedures precisely, and communicate defects clearly. A certification such as ASQ's Certified Quality Inspector can strengthen an entry level application significantly.
Which companies hire entry level quality control leads?
Companies hiring entry level quality control leads right now include Jobot, Cardinal Health, and Ames Construction, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, manufacturers, food and beverage producers, medical device companies, and logistics firms tend to hire the most, often filling multiple entry level quality roles simultaneously.
Are there remote entry level quality control lead jobs?
Yes, though most quality control lead roles require on-site presence for inspections and floor oversight. About 2% of entry level quality control lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve documentation review, audit coordination, or supplier quality work rather than direct production-line inspection.
Are these new grad quality control lead jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience, relevant internships, or a portfolio of coursework projects. A new grad posting typically avoids hard experience minimums and instead lists preferred qualifications, making them the right target for recent graduates entering the quality field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level quality control leads?
Entry Level quality control lead roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Construction & Real Estate, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent entry level hiring because regulatory compliance, product safety standards, and production volume all require dedicated quality oversight, creating steady openings for candidates just starting their careers in quality control.